Provost Endorsements
Endorsements Sponsored by TLT in the Domain of Teaching & Outreach.The Faculty Endorsement Program supports faculty professional development and is coordinated by The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost and the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs. To learn more, please visit The Provost Endorsement Program to support faculty professional development Penn State news article and the Provost Endorsement Website.
Endorsements Sponsored by TLT
Embracing Teaching and Learning with Technology for Faculty New to Penn State
Beginning in Spring 2024, faculty who are new to Penn State are invited to participate in the Embracing Teaching and Learning with Technology for New Faculty Endorsement. This endorsement provides access to key teaching and learning with technology resources and support for faculty who are early in their careers at Penn State. Through the endorsement activities, faculty will enhance their knowledge of essential teaching and learning academic technologies, connect with peers across the commonwealth who are also new to the University, and learn about administrative units that support and provide resources to faculty. Upon completion, faculty will strengthen their digital fluency skills which ultimately elevates faculty teaching and student learning.
Enroll in the TLT Endorsement
Enrollment for Spring 2024 is closed. Enrollment for the Fall 2024 will open in August!
Required Activities
Estimated Time Commitment: 10-12 hours
Attend 4 Teaching with Technology (TwT) Workshops
Under the TwT series, faculty are required to attend:
- Prep & Practice: Introduction to Canvas
- Prep & Practice: Preparing Your Penn State Syllabus
Faculty are also required to attend two additional workshops of their choice. Visit the TwT webpage for a full list of upcoming workshops.
Complete the Faculty Tech Academy
Faculty Tech Academy is an asynchronous experience in the Learning Resource Network (LRN) designed to introduce essential academic technologies that are free at Penn State. Tech Academy introduces faculty to the basic and vital tools that are needed in a typical workday.
Attend a Symposium Session or Complete a Training Offered by ITLD
Attend at least one session at the TLT Symposium, Symposium Lite, or one technology training through Information Technology Learning Development (ITLD).
Review and Reflect on the New Faculty Orientation Canvas Site
Review the Teaching and Learning Module and one additional office or unit in the New Faculty Orientation Canvas Site.
Post two reflections in the New Faculty Community Teams Space.
Endorsement Reflection
Publish a discussion post in the New Faculty Community Teams Space and share what you have learned throughout the process of receiving the endorsement. Comment on at least 1 faculty’s post.
Endorsement Evaluation
Complete a pre- and post-endorsement evaluation to highlight endorsement expectations and outcomes.